[Case Gallery] SMACK's Antec 900 and Racing Cockpit

[SMACK900]

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Specs:
Mobo: Gigabyte 965P-DS3P
CPU: Intel C2D E4300 @ 1.8Ghz, OC to 3.0Ghz
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Big Typhoon VX (replaced stock fan with b-cool 120)
Memory: 4 x 512MB Corsair Twin2X 5400C4
Video: Gigabyte 7600GT Silent Pipe
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7,200
DVD: ASUS Light scribe
PSU: Hyper Type-R 580W
Screens: Samsung 226BW & Optima DLP Projector
Sound Systems : Technics Stereo Amp & Dennon AVR 3300 (5.1 & DTS)
Accessories: Coolermaster & Zalman Fan controllers
Case: Antec 900

Mods:
Installed additional fans, sleeved cables, a little cable management. It’s still not how I want it to be but considering I have 6 fans and 2 fan controllers it’s not too bad). Next on the list is to cut holes to route cables better, cut hole for PSU and invert, replace CPU Cooler with a 120 Extreme, and I am also thinking of replacing both Fan controllers with an Aerogate II. Once I get the opportunity to strip the case (I may have to buy another case for my gear to live in the meantime) and improve cable management I also plan to hit it with a coat of paint. My biggest ever mod (if you can call it that) is my car simulator. I scratch built it 7 years ago and it sat unused for many years. It’s fitted with its own sound system and seat shaker. I recently replaced the steering with a Logitech Momo wheel.

I am a long time reader of this forum and this is my first post (so go easy on me). She’s not the quickest beast going around but it serves a great purpose. My PC is connected into my Theater room and to my home made car simulator. As my projector can only display max res of 1024x768 I don’t need heaps of video power (the 7600GT works perfectly even with detail settings turned up). Having said that playing V8 Supercar3 on an 84” Screen is very cool. Constructive suggestions are welcomed

 

[ktr]

nice racing cockpit!

 

[SMACK900]

nice racing cockpit!

Thanks for the feedback.
It took me ages to research it and come up with my own design.
I have wasted many hours flying around race tracks in that thing, it's a heap of fun

 

[Wile E]

Thanks for the feedback.
It took me ages to research it and come up with my own design.
I have wasted many hours flying around race tracks in that thing, it's a heap of fun

What did you construct it out of?

 

[steelkane]

Nice overall setup.

 

[SMACK900]

What did you construct it out of?

Hi Wile,
The racing cockpit is constructed from MDF mainly 18mm. The cockpit is designed to split in 2 to make it easier to store. The base is fitted with HD fixed casters.
The hardest part was finding a good seat. Once I settled on the standard fiberglass racing seat I was then able to design the entire cockpit around it.

 

[technicks]

Very nice. Original. 9.
And scrap the 1 please.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

nice racing cockpit!

nice rig... you said cock...pit

 

[Wile E]

Hi Wile,
The racing cockpit is constructed from MDF mainly 18mm. The cockpit is designed to split in 2 to make it easier to store. The base is fitted with HD fixed casters.
The hardest part was finding a good seat. Once I settled on the standard fiberglass racing seat I was then able to design the entire cockpit around it.

Wow, that thing's gotta weigh a ton. lol.

I really like the setup, 8/10 from me.

 

[SMACK900]

Wow, that thing's gotta weigh a ton. lol.

I really like the setup, 8/10 from me.

Thanks,

It's not as heavy as it looks. The reason for the side cut outs was to reduce weight and the unit splits in 2. I can easily lift both the base and the nose on my own and moving the base is made even easier with the use of casters.

 

[SMACK900]

I voted 9/10 because:

Very original

Thanks, I hope its original in a good way

 

[SMACK900]

Very nice. Original. 9.
And scrap the 1 please.

Thanks Technicks, Check your Rig for my vote and feedback, awesome

BTW - How do you scrap the 1 vote.

I just noticed my pics have gone a little screwy, I'll fix that tonight.

 

[Neohazard]

9/10 i like it very original and u need some Neon Lights under the cockpit for Need for Speed Underground could be awesome and u make a great job

bye

 

[SMACK900]

9/10 i like it very original and u need some Neon Lights under the cockpit for Need for Speed Underground could be awesome and u make a great job

bye

ROFLMAO.

When I first read your feedback I absolutely cracked up.

But you know what it's not a bad idea. I already have mains power wired into the cockpit so adding lights and other accessories is piss easy.

Anyone else got any further mod suggestions for my cockpit. What other goodies apart from neon lights under the cockpit would you add?

 

[Wile E]

ROFLMAO.

When I first read your feedback I absolutely cracked up.

But you know what it's not a bad idea. I already have mains power wired into the cockpit so adding lights and other accessories is piss easy.

Anyone else got any further mod suggestions for my cockpit. What other goodies apart from neon lights under the cockpit would you add?

A windscreen? lol

 

[niko084]

Really cool, nice idea, good work

*jealous of the kid*

 

[NeoCrisis]

Cup Holders!!!!
and maybe 2 10inch LCD monitors mounted to the frame to act like side mirrors so you'll have like a tri-monitor setup

 

[SMACK900]

A windscreen? lol

Nah, that would upset its aerodynamics .lol

 

[SMACK900]

Cup Holders!!!!
and maybe 2 10inch LCD monitors mounted to the frame to act like side mirrors so you'll have like a tri-monitor setup

Now there is a cracking idea
I imagine it would cost me a heap as I would need 2 video cards.
Having said that I cam across a site on the weekend that makes custom gauges and controls setups for racing cockpits.

All I will say is, WATCH THIS SPACE

 

[erocker]

You could get that fan setup from Razor and mount those on the dash! WIND!!!!!

 

[SMACK900]

You could get that fan setup from Razor and mount those on the dash! WIND!!!!!

If I do that then I would have to get a helmet too!!!!!!!!lol

 

[nflesher87]

9/10 for the rig and racing cockpit

 

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

cup holder for your bawls/redbull, neons, lcd's and a racing harness.

 

[SMACK900]

Really cool, nice idea, good work

*jealous of the kid*

Thanks Niko,

My son absolutely loves it and for a 4 year old he is not to shabby behind the wheel.

Unfortunately he cant reach the pedals just yet which is a good thing otherwise I would never get him out of it

 

[Wile E]

Thanks Niko,

My son absolutely loves it and for a 4 year old he is not to shabby behind the wheel.

Unfortunately he cant reach the pedals just yet which is a good thing otherwise I would never get him out of it

That's what you need, adjustable seat rails. lol